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We hosted over 20 Baltimore Orioles on a rainy and cold May 13th. |
May is normally a great time for me. Spring migration is in full swing, and we normally go out birding for hours at a time and see not only our returning feathered friends, but also other birders we haven't see since last Spring.
This May has been different. I have been ill since the end of April. Was off work for 2 weeks and 2 trips to the hospital. Not going into all the personal details, but feel free to send well wishes my way.
While I was home, I wasn't off the couch much, but one joy I found throughout the day was watching the return of our feathered friends through our kitchen window. (click on photos to enlarge)
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Our Baltimore Orioles returned May 7th. |
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We had 3 male Red-breasted Grosbeaks stop by, and 1 female. |
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"Papa" has returned for another year and has a lady friend again, babies are soon to follow. |
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New yard visitor this year, Orchard Oriole! We had a few around for about a week. |
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Female Orchard Oriole |
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May 12th and 13th were cold and rainy days, Rob put out extra food to help the Baltimore Orioles. |
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It was hard to keep up with the demand. |
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So he made a "buffet" feeder to help, oranges and grape jelly for all!! |
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We have a pair of Robins again this year. Wishing them a successful nest. |
We have also had some warbler species stop in, I've only seen a Nashville and a Yellow-rumped, but Rob was super excited to spot a Blackburnian, new to the yard list. Our Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have returned as well, no pictures yet, but it was a joy to see them once again. Our backyard birds we're a bright spot during a dark time, I am grateful that they visit us.
The couple times I did manage a quick outing it was nice to have some first of the year sightings.
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First Yellow Warbler sighting of the year, May 4th. |
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We also saw a Belted Kingfisher on this short outing. |
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First of year Black-throated Green Warbler, May 5th. |
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First of year Cape May Warbler, enjoying a bath. May 11th |
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First of year Northern Parula, May 11th. |
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Young Great Horned Owl, May 11th |
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First Oven Bird I'd seen in a couple years, May 12th. |
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Great way to end an outing, pair of Eastern Screech Owls. May 12th |
Rob and I are off next week, and I'm hoping I continue to recover so I can enjoy the next week off and get out there and see some birds!
1 comment:
Some incredible sightings there! Heal up & feel better quickly.
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